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Broome booze register legislation needed

The Barnett Government must introduce legislation to regulate alcohol purchases in Broome and the West Kimberley to combat alcohol abuse, Shadow Racing and Gaming Minister Mick Murray said today.

Mr Murray said Woolworths and Coles’ reluctance to sign up to the Banned Drinking Register ID scanning system to monitor takeaway alcohol sales made it difficult for local police to curb alcohol-related issues in Broome.

“If the liquor outlets refuse to sign up, the Barnett Government must intervene,” Mr Murray said.

“Drinkers are drifting to areas in the West Kimberley that aren’t subject to strict alcohol restrictions and causing a great deal of disruption, including alcohol fuelled violence.